Over the last 22 years, Dubai Celts have evolved into a well recognised global GAA entity, where the GAA All-stars have visited on two separate occasions. For many expats seeking to emigrate to the Arab Gulf, the GAA club has always been the first port of call, for advice and general low down of the territory. It’s great to say that this mentality is alive and well in Dubai & long may it continue.

In total, they’ve welcomed 68 new members to their club across all grades this year, where teams typically train on a Sunday & Tuesday evening & Friday morning in the state of the art facility at Dubai Sports City.

This year was a very successful year for the Celts. They were recognised by Croke Park as having the youngest committee in the GAA Global Units and consequently selected by Croke Park as the venue to host the 2016 GAA All-Stars to correspond with their theme of “youth & innovation”. Furthermore, they were selected to host the opening round of the Middle East Leagues as part of the Dubai Duty-Free GAA Irish Festival as a result of the success of last year’s event in Dubai Sports City, in what was a truly memorable night.